Reliability Technician I

LOCATION:* Posted on Apr 12, 2025

$31.55 - $35.00

BASIC FUNCTION

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The Reliability Technician provides coordination and support for implementing and sustaining the Asset Reliability Processes (ARP) to improve asset health and equipment reliability which increases technical availability and reduces maintenance costs by:

DIMENSIONS

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This position performs condition based maintenance surveys of electrical, mechanical and process equipment utilizing Predictive Methods and equipment for vibration analysis, thermographic scans, airbourne ultrasound, specialized motor testing equipment (MCE) and NDT (nondestructive testing) methods following mill requirements and documented inspection tasks.

NATURE AND SCOPE

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This position is primarily responsible for planning, coordinating, completing and documenting predictive condition monitoring of mill assets. Providing technical assistance and maintenance expertise to the assigned Gerdau mill location. The Reliability Technician reports directly to the Reliability Engineer IV or V.

This position will maximize the reliability of equipment using a formal, systematic/analytical approach to trouble-shooting, failure analysis, predictive/preventive maintenance and design improvements. The incumbent will participate in, and lead, special projects in maintenance activities that will improve the reliability of the equipment, optimize maintenance costs and reduce equipment downtime.

Qualifications for this position include a working knowledge of heavy manufacturing, with at least 5 years hands-on-experience in maintenance as an instrument technician, master mechanic or technician or equivalent status. Incumbent must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and must have general knowledge of a thermographer, electric motor test technician and vibration analyst in a heavy industrial environment. A technical college diploma in electrical or mechanical discipline is desired but not required.

The successful applicant will possess a strong motivation to implement new technologies, champion predictive maintenance efforts, solve complex problems, project management skills and computer skills in order to improve reliability of mill operations. This position will assist on most inspections and will perform repairs on deficiencies found via PdM tools whenever feasible.

This position will be responsible for maintaining all test reports, standard operating procedures in maintenance, and equipment reliability databases such as SAP and other maintenance related software systems. Equipment routes will be developed with all predictive technologies in conjunction with Reliability Engineer and mill operating and maintenance departments.

Due to close contact with operating management and personnel, outside contractors and vendors, this position requires the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of personalities and interests to achieve optimal results. The incumbent must manage the interests of all parties in creating and modifying work procedures and equipment without compromise to safety, quality, cost or environment.

The incumbent will work within the Gerdau Business System (GBS) and SAP or other CMMS system to monitor and manage performance. Key indicators will be developed in support of ARP assessment. This position will also participate, organize and conduct training programs for the maintenance personnel regarding new testing equipment, new operating equipment, software, methodologies and procedures.

Due to the nature of manufacturing operations the incumbent may be required to be on-call and must have high availability depending on the requirement of the operation or project being managed.

Responsible for staying abreast of current technology and recommending changes to effect continual improvement of production processes. The incumbent should also possess a broad knowledge of maintenance concepts and techniques.

The incumbent will be required to manage other special projects as assigned.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

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Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

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